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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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Buggy rides to departure gates among concierge services for SIA premium passengers in phased trial

First-class and suite passengers can experience fast-tracked security screening  and buggy rides, while being escorted by a personal concierge.
First-class and suite passengers can experience fast-tracked security screening  and buggy rides, while being escorted by a personal concierge.

Cat A COE premium eases 1.7% to $123,890; Cat B price stays flat

The price of a Category B COE, used to register larger, more powerful cars and EVs, was $129,910.
The price of a Category B COE, used to register larger, more powerful cars and EVs, was $129,910.

Bus arrival timing system vendor penalised for three of four disruptions between January and July

The disruptions to the system led to inaccurate bus arrival timings and longer wait times being displayed at bus stops and in apps such as LTA’s MyTransport.SG.
The disruptions to the system led to inaccurate bus arrival timings and longer wait times being displayed at bus stops and in apps such as LTA’s MyTransport.SG.

Facial recognition fare payment trial at Punggol Coast MRT station for selected public officers

Participants can enter and exit the station through a modified gantry using facial scan, provided their facial profiles are linked to their SimplyGo cards.
Participants can enter and exit the station through a modified gantry using facial scan, provided their facial profiles are linked to their SimplyGo cards.

Autonomous wheelchairs available at Changi Airport for transfer passengers with walking difficulties

The wheelchairs are an option for those travelling on airlines that operate from Terminals 2 and 3 and are using SATS baggage handling services.
The wheelchairs are an option for those travelling on airlines that operate from Terminals 2 and 3 and are using SATS baggage handling services.

All existing MRT lines to have system to detect overheating train axle boxes by 2028

The axle box was at the centre of a major six-day rail disruption on the East-West Line in September 2024.
The axle box was at the centre of a major six-day rail disruption on the East-West Line in September 2024.

Wheelchair users flag potential loss of dedicated space on buses in ongoing trial

The Disabled People’s Association said that wheelchair users need the wheelchair bay to travel on buses – which is the only accessible and affordable way for them to get around.
The Disabled People’s Association said that wheelchair users need the wheelchair bay to travel on buses – which is the only accessible and affordable way for them to get around.

Commuters call for review of car ownership policies in transport master plan discussions

One proposal in the Land Transport Authority’s focus group involved merging Category A and Category B COEs.
One proposal in the Land Transport Authority’s focus group involved merging Category A and Category B COEs.

Cat A COE supply cut again from August to October, but overall quota up 0.2%

The Category B supply will rise by 6.2 per cent from August to October.
The Category B supply will rise by 6.2 per cent from August to October.

Why your wait for a bus in Singapore feels so long even when it is on time

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